--- title: "Hello everyone! I have recently gotten back into my plant addiction…" description: "Hello everyone! I have recently gotten back into my plant addiction grind and have been wanting the challenge and satisfaction of growing my monsteras and my…" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/tDyabo9iOC8rE4PqHYOzLi" community: "Monstera Maniacs" author: "Ronnie" published: "2025-04-01T00:49:48.091583Z" language: "en" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v2/cloudinary/global_data/communities/monsteraManiacs.jpg" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) / [Monstera Maniacs](https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA.md) # Hello everyone! I have recently gotten back into my plant addiction… _Posted by Ronnie on 2025-04-01_ Hello everyone! I have recently gotten back into my plant addiction grind and have been wanting the challenge and satisfaction of growing my monsteras and my new Thai constellation. I was hoping anyone and everyone could give me tips on the following: \- best soil for my Thai and all my monsteras? \- is it better to buy or make my own soil? \- what are the best pots for my monstera? Should I use ceramic with drainage or get clear pots with heavy draining and get a decorative pot? \- what is the best plant fertilizer? \- HOW do I get my monsteras to have BEAUTIFUL and full green leaves with lots of character? \- how should I go about lighting? (I live in a very small apt with 2 methods of lighting aka my bedroom window and my patio) I know this is a lot and overwhelming, but I love my plants and am happy I’ve gotten back into this hobby; I really want to start prioritizing my foliage farm! Thank you all \<3 ## 7 comments ### BritneyMC commented on 2025-04-01 Hi! Yay monsteras ♥️. You don’t have to go crazy with home made soil but I’ve had good luck doing one part houseplant soil one part orchid bark and one park perlite. You want a fast draining soil. They like to be soaked through and then left to dry out. For a pot, just make sure it’s got a nice big drainage hole if you go with ceramic. For light, whatever spot gets the most! I have a southeast facing window and have had good luck. I don’t do anything different for Thai vs my deliciosa but the Thais will always grow slower. Hope this helps! #### Ronnie replied on 2025-04-01 You’re the best Britney thank you! Do you buy the orchid bark and perlite in bulk/separate? Or have you found a good brand that has that incorporated in soil already? #### BritneyMC replied on 2025-04-01 You can find them at any big box store like Home Depot or at your favorite plant store. I buy separate and then mix together. Don’t worry about the brand of bark or perlite but I tend to trust my local plant shop for a good houseplant soil (no miracle gro in this house 😉) #### BritneyMC replied on 2025-04-01 This is what my mix looks like if that helps! ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/BL8JfrHt53ry9dQV1Yr_S4mIoGTnMFT0wDfl6M4xaXc/YcKDo9DtT5ak0OWXEtgqJg.webp?size=large) ### fuey commented on 2025-04-01 I swear by the gardenix or naked root pots if you’re feeling nervous about keeping them moist and humid… but not too moist and humid ☺️ #### Ronnie replied on 2025-04-01 Thank you!! I did see the naked root pots on google when I looked, and do you use a humidifier? #### fuey replied on 2025-04-01 Yes I have 2 brands. Honeywell and this Canopy one. Pros/Cons of Canopy: Small tank size, dishwasher safe 😍, internal filtration system, minimal noise, super spendy (wait for sale) Pros/Cons of Honeywell: Super large, mine has a hot/cold steam option, quiet af, but use filtered water because it has no internal filtration system, not dishwasher safe , kinda spendy but they have multiple options ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/7SKbucSsa3x7Hc0JE52ZouSTCYSUkYi4knafwIFj7BY/Ffhqml6BRMiDk3kU_-udSw.webp?size=large) --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_